Jax

Oh we are going to enter our friend Robert in this and the belly flop contest! I hope the sexiest happens in the ATS. He was sick last year so we missed them. It’s a must this upcoming cruise. Maybe lather him up in some baby oil. So much great content to look forward to. Lol

Haha, Rewind to Harmony and this was Lindsay. I think I will share more of what Lindsay’s up to on my next blog … I shake my head most days but some might it entertaining.

This makes me very happy. I suggested improving this process on my post cruise survey last time. Do you know if you can select photos and create photo books also?

Nope, you have inspired me to book tickets to a New Years Eve NFL game and our transportation from port Galveston. Plus flights to go see hubby for Reyd’s 18th because he is working away from home. Funny fact, I have used my RBC Bank cc so much the risk department declined transactions they thought were fraudulent. Lol (because I only use the USD visa for US travel related expenses…I assured them the transactions were not fraudulent so all is good again)

I’ll be following IG for a video of Justin pier running.

Haha so true. We all care about something, whether it’s bottled water, closet space, room service trays in the hallways or something else. Lol

This reminded me of how much we missed Playmakers and Portside BBQ on HM. I had hoped Sabor would be replaced with Playmakers in time for our upcoming cruise over Christmas but I am losing hope. You have some great dining options this week. Enjoy!

I didn’t mind the walk either; not a fan of the room service trays and food left in hallways. We haven’t found a perfect star class room configuration yet but when the 3 of us cruise the ATS comes close given the second bedroom and aft deck. I agree with @WAAAYTOOO that the master bath is underwhelming but we spend more time on our deck and in the second bedroom than the master bathroom so it is what it is. Your pictures are making me envious; I checked my cruise planner and I have 154 days to go.

At this point you were probably happy just to get a vehicle. We generally rent through Enterprise and they provide an option to check in online. You input payment details etc and you get to bypass the counter (and all the lines) and head straight to the vehicle pickup area in the parkade. In and out in minutes. Not sure if the others offer something similar but we love this feature.

What a nightmare reading your update this morning! I have no words for this gong show. Hoping you arrive safely and collect your luggage. I am praying your luggage is anxiously waiting for your arrival.

I am just catching up on your travel delays. Ugh. What a mess and unneeded stress! It sounds like you are in the air; I hope your connection in Atlanta has no further changes and Justin’s Disney plans aren’t impacted. Flying is so frustrating these days; we have started doing a 7 day land vacation before the cruise vacation just to ensure we and our luggage are there. So crazy.

This Instagram reel made me think of Justin. Not sure if it will be accessible through the link. Role reversal. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu1sbrFLWKv/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

This ^^^^^^ and in my case it seems worse because Reyd is an only child and I can’t imagine a vacation without him. Our TA refers to Reyd as Land Genie #2. Lol. He shares my love of travel, cruising in particular. Lindsay not so much.

True, I still shake my head that WestJet maintains the same menu for the entire month. The least they could do is have several rotating menus on a weekly basis or more options on their monthly menu. So annoying. But they are the only carrier that flies direct from YYC to FLL and MCO so it is what it is. I value direct flights more than their in flight meal offerings I guess. Lol I can’t wait to see the pics of your breaky!

So much better than WestJet

This is our 4th cruise over Christmas and the unlimited and 3 day packages have always been released at the same time as other dining offerings and many months earlier. Who knows what’s going on with these holiday cruises.

Yes it is most definitely linked to your sea pass card so only you will be able to use it. Usually we were required to leave our sea pass card when checking in at the spa. You retrieve it after your treatment. Harmony was the exception; not sure if it was because we had wow bands but I am almost certain we didn’t leave anything at the spa reception. Regardless of their process, only you will be able to use the thermal suite. Perhaps a day pass may be a perfect solution for your wife.

Update: 171 days out and still no unlimited or 3 day dining packages, however individual restaurants are now available to book so maybe we are getting close.

@Neesa I really enjoyed following along. I just now finished reading your last few days onboard. As others have already noted, an accurate experience is always welcome. I am sorry there were areas that fell short for you but you handled them and didn’t let them consume your week. Hoping it was an off week and @Lovetocruise2002 has a great week.

Your first star class cruise will be so memorable! Additional purchases are limited given star class perks but could include photo packages, thermal suite, massage, mani/pedi. Your genie will take care of scheduling dining and entertainment. Wishing you a great trip!

Not until this Christmas.; sorry.

It sounds like your cruise planner is showing some dining so as @Ampurp85 said, it’s possible the UDP is sold out. In my case there are no dining options available. See screen shot of my scurries planner.

Same…so strange.

Hey everyone, we cruise this December and typically dining plans are available by now but for some reason they have not been released on Harmony whereas they have been released on our 14 night Med cruise on Anthem summer 2024. We are star class but our friends cruising with us are anxious to book the unlimited dining plan. Any ideas or similar experiences??

Would have to agree with you on that. We really missed Portside BBQ and Playmakers when we sailed Harmony. Oasis has a great genie team; it ranked as one of our best star class experiences. Glad you enjoyed your week.